The Virginia Gazette

12/17/2025

Redistricting plans have been in the works for the Williamsburg-James City County school system for about a year, but many school families — and some staff members — are unaware.

The Williamsburg-James City County school system wants to bring more community awareness to its redistricting plans.

12/17/2025

York County native Valerie Cagle, an elite college and pro player, has designed a softball glove with positive words and phrases meant to empower young athletes navigating the challenges of sports.
https://www.dailypress.com/2025/12/17/york-county-native-designs-softball-glove-to-help-spread-positivity/

12/17/2025

Now in business for 40 years, the Christmas Mouse has nine locations in three states and was recently named one of Virginia's "most Christmassy" stores.
https://www.dailypress.com/2025/12/17/still-in-the-spirit-to-buy-tariffs-dont-keep-the-christmas-mouse-down-during-holidays/

12/16/2025

Culture Cafe announces that it is closing after 10 years in business.
https://www.dailypress.com/2025/12/16/it-has-truly-been-a-privilege-culture-cafe-to-close-its-doors-after-10-years/

12/13/2025

An armed man who demanded an undisclosed amount of money from a bank off Monticello Avenue Saturday morning is wanted by authorities.

An armed man who demanded an undisclosed amount of money from a bank in James City County Saturday morning is wanted by authorities.

12/13/2025

New coffee shop in Norge, Chickahominy House goes up for sale and more business news in the Williamsburg area.

New coffee shop and more business news from the Historic Triangle.

12/13/2025

Williamsburg Downtown works to highlight the city with events and bring residents together with events such as Cookies With Santa and Tea With Mrs. Claus.

Williamsburg Downtown works to highlight the city with events and bring residents together with events such as Cookies With Santa and Tea With Mrs. Claus.

12/12/2025

A 10-foot menorah will be lit in Merchants Square on Sunday, the first day of Hanukkah.

Sunday’s menorah lighting in Merchants Square will be followed by a celebration that includes music, activities, hot drinks and Hanukkah treats.

12/11/2025

The city of Williamsburg and William & Mary are trading land with one another in what officials say will be a win-win for both parties.

The transaction will help preserve College Woods and expand Cedar Grove Cemetery.

12/11/2025

Alison Krauss & Union Station will be one of the headline events during Williamsburg Live next summer, the Virginia Arts Festival announced Monday.

Tickets go on sale Friday for the June performance.

12/10/2025

The James City County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to begin construction on the new government center and library, even though a group of residents are still fighting for a referendum on funding for the project.

Construction of the new government center is expected to start sometime in the spring.

12/10/2025

Zachary Wolicki has been operating his Christmas tree lot on Longhill Road in James City County for the past decade. He gets return customers every year.

This Christmas tree lot in James City County is the kind where people return year after year to seek fresh, live trees at a place where owners create their own forests of holiday cheer.